A question about 3D objects in EPUB3 books came up on a list I follow. Since the discussion was interesting, I decided to take a look at the possibilities. From my research, I see this as a huge … [Read more...]
Do You Care About Your Reader?
A notice came over Google+ from an author that his book was now ready and he wanted feedback. The first problem for me as a book reviewer was no offer to give the book to reviewers.I don’t limit my … [Read more...]
It’s the Details
Unlike print books, e-books aren’t based on pages. It is one long flowing document. The reading device and user preferences determine the “pages” as the book is viewed. For this reason, page numbers … [Read more...]
Celebrate Read an e-Book Week
Last year "Read an E-book Month" was declared in Canada with special focus on "Read an E-book Week." While researching the special month, I found that Read an E-book Week was first registered in … [Read more...]
Step Four to a Good e-Book
Consider the reader As writers we know that we need to be aware of our audience. This idea, though, is a little different for e-publishing. Our e-books are going to a different medium, a different … [Read more...]
Step Three to a Good e-Book
Cover Too often writers think that cover doesn’t matter as much for an e-book. Not true. As much care should be given to the cover of an e-book as a print book. Your e-book doesn’t sit on a shelf … [Read more...]
Step Two to a Good e-Book
Edit a Good Book Read Step One Some of you reading this are editors or proofreaders, you understand the need for good editing to create an excellent product. Some of you have being writing … [Read more...]
Step One to a Good e-Book
Write A Good Book I know for most of us, that sounds like a no-brainer. After all, we’re writers and editors byprofession. Have you seen those ads for “Write an E-book in An Hour”? Have you seen those … [Read more...]
Formats and Files. Foes?
Have you noticed that when it comes to the electronic world, no one can seem to get along? Macs and PCs didn't always want to talk to each other. One word processor didn't get along with another's … [Read more...]
Which Comes First?
I'm not going to head off into some a chicken and egg philosophy discussion. I am going to open this up for discussion: Where do you begin your e-book adventure? Too often, I think, we writers … [Read more...]